Kroger Kosher Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Perdue Boneless Chicken: $14.97 for 5 lb package with Card
- Johnsonville Fresh or Smoked Dinner Sausage: $4.99 each
- Kroger 73% Lean Beef Burgers: $5.99/lb
- Private Selection Angus Beef Patties: $8.99 each
- Kroger Boneless Chicken Breast: $5.99/lb
- Fresh Wild-Caught Alaska Sockeye Salmon Fillets: $12.99/lb
- Eastern Seas Sea Scallops: $1.29 each
- Wild-Caught Lobster Tails: $12.99 each
- Beef Tenderloin Super-Trimmed or Filet: $24.99/lb
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meat: $4.99 each
- Ball Park Meat Franks: $3.49 each
- Home Chef Wings & Drums: $5.99 each
- Pork Back Ribs: $2.99/lb (excluded - not kosher)

Vegetables on sale:
- Russet Potatoes: $2.49 each
- Asparagus: $2.99/lb
- Tri Color Peppers: $3.99 each

PROTEIN RANKING (internal budget logic, most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people)

Before building the plan, ranking the kosher-eligible proteins by realistic cost per serving:

1. Ball Park Meat Franks - $3.49/pack, roughly $0.87/serving - most economical
2. Johnsonville Dinner Sausage - $4.99/pack, roughly $1.25/serving
3. Home Chef Wings & Drums - $5.99/pack, roughly $1.50/serving
4. Kroger Beef Burgers (73% lean) - $5.99/lb, about 0.25 lb per person = roughly $1.50/serving
5. Perdue Boneless Chicken - $14.97 for 5 lbs, roughly $0.75/serving ($3.00 total for 4) - very economical
6. Kroger Boneless Chicken Breast - $5.99/lb, about 0.5 lb per person = roughly $3.00/serving
7. Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meat - $4.99/pack, thin slices, low protein yield
8. Fresh Wild-Caught Alaska Sockeye Salmon - $12.99/lb, about 0.5 lb per person = roughly $6.50/serving - PREMIUM
9. Wild-Caught Lobster Tails - $12.99 each, one tail per person = roughly $12.99/serving - PREMIUM (also shellfish, excluded as not kosher)
10. Beef Tenderloin/Filet - $24.99/lb, about 0.5 lb per person = roughly $12.50/serving - PREMIUM
11. Eastern Seas Sea Scallops - $1.29 each, shellfish, excluded as not kosher
12. Private Selection Angus Beef Patties - $8.99 each, single patty per serving = roughly $8.99/serving - moderate-premium

Note: Lobster tails and scallops are shellfish and are excluded entirely for kosher compliance. Pork ribs and Johnsonville sausage are also excluded (pork is not kosher). Smucker's Uncrustables and Armour Lunchmakers likely contain pork or non-kosher ingredients and are excluded. Kevin's Chicken Entree and most deli/prepared items cannot be verified as kosher-certified and are excluded.

Premium proteins limited to ONE night: Salmon at $12.99/lb is the least expensive of the kosher-eligible premium options (tenderloin at $24.99/lb is far more expensive). Salmon is assigned to Friday only.

Remaining 4 nights use economical proteins: Perdue Boneless Chicken, Kroger Boneless Chicken Breast, Kroger Beef Burgers, and Home Chef Wings & Drums.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: (Meat) Roasted Chicken Thighs with Asparagus and Roasted Potatoes
Description: Juicy Perdue boneless chicken pieces are seasoned with olive oil, garlic, and herbs, then roasted alongside tender asparagus spears and crispy russet potato wedges for a hearty, wholesome dinner. This one-pan meal is simple to prepare and delivers a satisfying blend of savory flavors without any dairy.
Sale items used: Perdue Boneless Chicken (5 lb package), Asparagus, Russet Potatoes
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1.25 lbs of chicken for 4 people (about 5 oz per person) from the 5 lb package, 1 lb of asparagus, and 2 russet potatoes cut into wedges. Reserve the remaining chicken for other uses or freeze.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs With Potatoes and Asparagus
- Israeli Paprika Chicken and Potatoes
- Easy Roasted Chicken Thighs with Potatoes Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: (Meat) Beef Smash Burgers with Tri-Color Pepper Slaw
Description: Seasoned 73% lean ground beef patties are smashed thin on a hot skillet for crispy, caramelized edges, then served on Ball Park buns with a bright, tangy slaw made from sliced tri-color peppers. The colorful pepper slaw adds crunch and freshness to balance the rich beef.
Sale items used: Kroger 73% Lean Beef Burgers, Tri Color Peppers, Ball Park Buns
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of ground beef for 4 people (two 3-oz patties per person), 1 tri-color pepper pack (sliced thin for slaw), and 1 pack of Ball Park buns. Season beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder from pantry.
Recipes:
- Crispy Smash Burger Recipe
- The Ultimate Burger
- Smash Burgers with the Works

Wednesday
Meal: (Meat) Baked Chicken Breast with Herb Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus
Description: Kroger boneless chicken breasts are marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic, then baked until golden and served alongside herb-seasoned potato chunks and roasted asparagus. This clean, protein-forward meal offers a completely different flavor profile from Monday using a leaner cut and a bright citrus note.
Sale items used: Kroger Boneless Chicken Breast, Russet Potatoes, Asparagus
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of boneless chicken breast for 4 people (about 8 oz per person), 2 russet potatoes cubed, and 1 lb of asparagus. Use pantry olive oil, lemon, garlic, rosemary, and paprika.
Recipes:
- Roasted Garlic Herb Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner with Asparagus and Potatoes
- Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken
- One-Pan Garlic Herb Butter Chicken with Potatoes and Asparagus

Thursday
Meal: (Meat) Crispy Baked Chicken Wings and Drums with Roasted Tri-Color Peppers
Description: Home Chef Wings and Drums are seasoned with a dry rub of pantry spices and baked at high heat until the skin is golden and crispy, then served alongside sweet roasted tri-color peppers for a casual, festive dinner with a smoky-sweet flavor profile. This is a fun, hands-on meal that feels completely different from the earlier weeknight dishes.
Sale items used: Home Chef Wings & Drums, Tri Color Peppers
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 packs of Home Chef Wings & Drums to ensure at least 4 to 5 pieces per person for 4 people, and 1 tri-color pepper pack sliced and roasted with olive oil. Season wings with pantry garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
Recipes:
- Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
- Saucy Chicken Wings
- Crispy Baked Chicken Wings Recipe

Friday
Meal: (Meat) Pan-Seared Alaska Sockeye Salmon with Russet Potato Mash and Asparagus
Description: Fresh wild-caught Alaska sockeye salmon fillets are seasoned with garlic, lemon, and herbs and pan-seared in olive oil until the skin is crispy, then plated over a smooth potato mash made with olive oil and chicken broth (no dairy) alongside steamed asparagus. This is the one premium night of the week, chosen as a Shabbat-welcoming Friday dinner with an elevated but still reasonable cost.
Sale items used: Fresh Wild-Caught Alaska Sockeye Salmon Fillets, Russet Potatoes, Asparagus
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of salmon fillet for 4 people (0.5 lb per person), 2 russet potatoes for mash (mash with olive oil and a splash of chicken broth instead of butter or cream to keep it strictly meat-kosher), and 1 lb of asparagus. Season salmon with pantry lemon, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus with Crispy Smashed Potatoes
- Garlic Butter Salmon, Potatoes and Asparagus Recipe
- Herby Roasted Salmon with Asparagus and Smashed Potatoes

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Perdue Boneless Chicken 5 lb package (x1 package): $14.97
- Kroger Boneless Chicken Breast (2 lbs): $11.98
- Kroger 73% Lean Beef Burgers (1.5 lbs): $8.99
- Home Chef Wings & Drums (x2 packs): $11.98
- Fresh Wild-Caught Alaska Sockeye Salmon Fillets (2 lbs): $25.98
- Asparagus (4 lbs total across three nights - Monday 1 lb, Wednesday 1 lb, Friday 1 lb, plus 1 lb buffer): $11.96
- Russet Potatoes (x6 individual potatoes across the week - Monday x2, Wednesday x2, Friday x2): $14.94
- Tri Color Peppers (x2 packs - Tuesday and Thursday): $7.98
- Ball Park Buns (x1 pack): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika and onion powder
- Dried rosemary or Italian seasoning
- Dried dill (for salmon)
- Lemons (2 to 3 fresh)
- Chicken broth (low-sodium, kosher-certified, for potato mash on Friday)
- Coleslaw dressing or white vinegar and a pinch of sugar for pepper slaw (Tuesday)